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Ceramics Process Engineer professional directly responsible for ceramics manufacturing process development and on-going manufacturing of ceramics used in aerospace and industrial components. This individual provides direct support to manufacturing/supply chain and collaborates with design groups for new material development.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Ceramics Process Engineer professional directly responsible for ceramics manufacturing process development and on-going manufacturing of ceramics used in aerospace and industrial components. This individual provides direct support to manufacturing/supply chain and collaborates with design groups for new material development.
- Ceramics Manufacturing Process Engineering (ME)
- Develop and apply key process parameters for all internal ceramic manufacturing.
- Develop and maintain process control database and analyze for process improvements.
- Define necessary tooling and fixtures needed for specific part manufacture.
- Prepare and review of ceramic part and associated tool drawings; review engineering and process specification; documents results of technical activities in formal technical reports.
- Directs root cause problem solving activities to resolve manufacturing and field service performance problems related to ceramic materials.
- Define and execute a supply chain strategy for ceramic products to include internal/external vendor mix and work in qualifying external vendors to meet ceramic specification requirements.
- Materials and Process Engineering (M&P Eng)
- Collaborate with Product Design engineers to define ceramic materials for New Product Development and legacy products.
- Plans and conducts material and process development programs to improve performance and producibility of alumina and non-oxide (silicon-nitride and silicon carbide) based composite ceramics, and their related processes. Additional related processes may include glazing, glass-sealing, application of semi-conductive and metallized coatings, and ceramic to metal brazing.
- Directs verification and performance testing of ceramic materials using industry standard ASTM test methods and performance evaluations in products.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a High School Diploma/GED with at least 4 years of Ceramic Engineering experience)
Minimum of 3 years in Ceramic Engineering
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of ceramic raw materials selection, powder processing and spray drying, iso-pressing, tool design, machining, sintering and material testing.
- Desire experience with manufacture of oxide and non-oxide ceramic materials like alumina, silicon nitride, silicon carbide, and Sialon; specifying and performing related processes including glazing, metallic coatings, glass-sealing, and ceramic to metal brazing; experienced in use of ceramic material laboratory analysis equipment, and common desktop computer tools.
- Self-starter, able to work with limited supervision. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to execute projects and manage production activities. Demonstrated expertise in process controls in ceramic manufacturing. Some knowledge of ceramic materials in Hot, Aggressive environments in Aerospace or Automotive engine environments would be given preference.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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